Sep 11, 2014
Dick Munro’s tireless service to the community and GNL is an inspiring model for all. He has an ever-ready willingness to say, “Yes; Count me in; I’ll help.” Dick (Class IX) does more than wade into volunteer activities; he dives. That is the...
Sep 11, 2014
GNL’s fifth (and first female) president, Joanne (Class III) has had extensive community involvement on a variety of nonprofit boards and is best recognized for her leadership as co-founder and current chair of First Book-Collier County. This nonprofit’s...
Sep 11, 2014
John (Class X) has been a key board member of The Immokalee Foundation’s Take Stock in Children program. His strong commitment to this cause has had a significant impact on the organization as well as on the students who are part of Take Stock.
Sep 11, 2014
GNL’s fourth president, Carl (Class III) led the creation of Immokalee Non-Profit Housing Inc. (now Immokalee Housing and Family Services), which has built housing units and a community center for farm workers. He also aided in the creation of Naples’...
Sep 11, 2014
In the first and only time that a couple has received the Parke Wright award, Sue (Class IV) and Peter (Class III) were honored for their incredible work with Fun Time Early Childhood Academy. In 2006, when the nonprofit was on the brink of bankruptcy, they took over...
